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CalendarThings To Do in the Valley This Week (Sep. 18-24)

Editorial StaffSeptember 18, 2023

Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.

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CalendarThings To Do in the Valley This Week (Sep. 11-17)

Editorial StaffSeptember 11, 2023

Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.

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Craft BeerTravelOne-Brewery Arizona Towns

Editorial StaffAugust 31, 2023

Want to get to know a place? Drink its craft beer. That’s the philosophy behind this roundup of remote Arizona towns and the suds-slinging unicorns therein.

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Craft BeerpodcastPodcast: Pedal Haus Moves the Brewery, Renovates Tempe Location

Matthew JohnsonAugust 16, 2023

Check out the renovated space at the Haus Warming Party on August 25.

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2023Photos from 2023 Best Fest

Matthew JohnsonAugust 7, 2023

All the fun captured on camera during Best Fest on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

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2023Best of the Valley in Beer, Wine & Bars

Editorial StaffJuly 6, 2023

The best spots in the valley for cocktails, wine and craft brews

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Craft BeerWhat to Expect at the Arizona Craft Beer Awards & Festival

Matthew JohnsonOctober 18, 2022

Celebrate the best brews in Arizona on Saturday, October 22.

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Craft BeerpodcastTalking Craft Beer with Matt Johnson at Huss Brewing

Matthew JohnsonSeptember 22, 2022

Matt Johnson + Matt Johnson + Johann = a beer review podcast.

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Food & Drink FestivalspodcastSanTan Gardens Begins Fall Events Lineup with Beer, Bourbon, BBQ & a Band

Matthew JohnsonSeptember 21, 2022

Fall events and a new fall seasonal beer are coming to SanTan Gardens in Chandler.

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Craft BeerpodcastTalking Craft Beer with Popeye at PHX Beer Co.

Matthew JohnsonSeptember 19, 2022

Check out the new Oktoberfest in the taproom and see PHX Beer Co. at the ACBAfest in October.

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Craft BeerpodcastAZ Craft Beer Review with Marisa Bernal of Look Brewing Co.

Matthew JohnsonSeptember 15, 2022

Movie-themed names and true-to-style beers are on the marquee at Look Brewing Co.

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2022Best of the ValleyGet Tickets to 2022 Best Fest on August 13

Matthew JohnsonJuly 27, 2022

Come see the Best of the Valley all in one place in Downtown Phoenix on Saturday, Aug. 13.

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Craft BeerpodcastAZ Craft Beer Awards & Festival Beer Review: Cryptnosis

Matthew JohnsonJune 1, 2022

O.H.S.O. barrel-aged a blend of barley wine, rye wine and other boozy goodness in its latest Ales From The Crypt.

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Craft BeerNew Craft Beer Releases to Plan Your Weekend Around

Matthew JohnsonApril 22, 2022

Beer business is bigger and better than ever here in the Valley of the suds.

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Craft BeerWorlds Collide! St. Paddy’s Day Falls on Thirsty Thursday

Matthew JohnsonMarch 17, 2022

Please drink responsibly and don’t contribute to amateur hour. Cheers!

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Charles Lohrmann

As managing editor and associate publisher of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Charles Lohrmann experienced astounding natural wonders, from canoeing in Deep East Texas to trekking into the remote canyonlands west of Del Rio to view Archaic rock art. From TPWD, Lohrmann moved to Texas Highways, the award-winning Official Travel Magazine of Texas, where he was editor and publisher, and directed coverage of destinations in every corner of Texas. As editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, he guided content development — including travel, history and culture — for the largest circulation publication in the state of Texas, reaching more than 3.5 million readers. Now residing in Santa Fe, N.M., Lohrmann has also traveled throughout Arizona many times, in particular to the Hopi and Navaho tribal lands, as well as to the Tohono O’odham nation.

Jenna Watters

Jenna Watters was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona, which is where her love of music began. She started singing in church as a young girl, joined a traveling choir that toured all over Arizona, and even helped teach the choir her senior year at Sedona Red Rock High School. In 2005, she graduated high school and spent a couple years at Arizona State University before she decided to travel around Europe, and it was during her travels that she decided that a career in music was calling her name. She linked up with her friend, Daniel Watters and they began writing songs via e-mail and would meet up during holiday breaks back home to Sedona to play small coffee shop shows for their friends and family. Fast forward to 15 years later; Jenna now lives in Austin with her husband Daniel and their son Johnny and has achieved her dream of becoming a full time musician with their band, The Watters. She also sings in various other side projects in town and teaches yoga on the side. Both Jenna and Daniel’s families still live in Arizona and they often travel back home for holidays and shows.

Jennifer Baluch

Jenn is a celebrated food influencer and a stand out in Arizona’s culinary scene. Honored as Best Food Influencer and recognized for her TikTok and Instagram accounts by PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley, Jenn has become a trusted voice for food lovers across the state.

Her journey began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she started spotlighting local restaurants to support struggling businesses.

Since then, Jenn has earned a reputation for her expertise in authentic Mexican cuisine, her passion for mom-and-pop eateries, and her love of dive bars and hidden gems.

Her genuine love for food shines through in her videos, where her expressions while tasting each dish say it all-no words needed.

Known for her honest yet thoughtful reviews, Jenn has built a loyal audience that appreciates her down-to-earth personality and approachability.

When she’s not discovering Arizona’s best bites, you might find her snapping selfies with fans or sharing her latest food finds.

Brian Goddard

Brian Goddard is a Scottsdale/Phoenix based Photographer, Videographer and Designer with a focus on Architecture, Food, Travel, Adventure, Garden and Lifestyle Content Creation.

Brian began his career as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and Photographer for Organic Gardening magazine and Organic Style magazine at Rodale, in Pennsylvania, Disney Adventures magazine in New York City, before relocating to Arizona to Design and Art Direct Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and PHOENIX magazine.

Brian has a lifelong interest in Adventure, Culture, Travel, Cuisine, Plants and Lifestyle, which makes Arizona a perfect place to Live, Work and Play.